EF Standard English Test
The EF Standard English Test is a standardized test of the English language designed for non-native English speakers. It is the product of EF Education First, a global language training company, and a team of language assessment experts including Lyle Bachman, Mari Pearlman, and Ric Luecht. EF compares the EFSET's accuracy to the most widely used high stakes standardized English tests: TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge International Examinations.
| Acronym | EFSET |
|---|---|
| Type | Standardized test. Available in 2 versions: "EFSET English Certificate" & "EFSET Quick English Check". |
| Developer / administrator | EF Education First. |
| Knowledge / skills tested | Listening & reading of the English language. |
| Purpose | To enable non-native English speakers to accurately assess their own English language proficiency. |
| Year started | 2014 |
| Duration | EFSET English Certificate: Listening: 25 minutes, Reading: 25 minutes, Total: 50 minutes. EFSET Quick English Check: Total: 15 minutes. |
| Score / grade range | 0 to 100, with CEFR, IELTS and TOEFL equivalencies given. |
| Score / grade validity | student determined |
| Offered | on demand |
| Countries / regions | worldwide (online) |
| Languages | English |
| Prerequisites / eligibility criteria | No prerequisite. Intended for non-native English speakers from true beginner to advanced. |
| Fee | free |
| Website | www |
There are two versions of the EFSET: a 15-minute test ("EFSET Quick English Check") & a 50-minute test ("EFSET English Certificate") which assigns a score on the 6-level Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Both test versions assess receptive skills only (reading and listening comprehension) and do not assess writing or speaking Unlike other standardized English tests, the EFSET uses computerized adaptive testing methods to adjust the difficulty of the test according to the examinee's ability level. The EFSET is not a proctored exam.